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My search at Loaddata.com (a subscription service) gave no results for working up a load for 156 gr. Oryx bullets in 7x57. Norma has loading data but only for their powders--of which I have none. Have a bunch of RL-19 and 22, H4831, IMR 4064, H414
Does anyone have a starting load in these or similar powders?
Thanks in advance.
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Use 160gr data, H4831 works fine and so does H4350.
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Yup. Data for 7x57's varies somewhat, though, due to differences in throat lengths. plus caution about old rifles.
I have used the 156 Oryx quite a bit from my short-throated Serengeti rifle. The load used is 46 grains of H4350, for right around 2700 fps from a 21" barrel. It among the most accurate loads in that rifle, and has worked well on animals up to wildebeest in size.
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Thanks gents. Those look like what I've been considering.
I took a look at Hodgdon's database and it's got a good assortment of load/powder combos for 160 gr. partitions.
Rifle is a modern (Montana action) but will verify throat. If I can get ~ 2500 fps it would be great.
(John, I'm finally loading up some of that brass you sent.)
Last edited by Jambo; 04/10/10.
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